They Ask: “I upgraded to fiber, but my internet still feels slow. What gives?”
You Answer:
Ah, the classic bottleneck. You’ve got lightning-fast fiber coming into your building—but inside? It’s like trying to funnel a firehose through a straw.
Here’s the deal:
Your internet speed is only as good as your weakest link. And that link might be your internal gear.
Let’s break it down:
- Router & Firewall
If your router’s from 2015, it probably can’t handle gigabit speeds. Same goes for firewalls—they need to be rated for high throughput or they’ll throttle your traffic.
- Switches
Are your switches gigabit or 10G? If not, your internal network is crawling while your fiber connection is sprinting.
- Wi-Fi
Still using Wi-Fi 5? Time to upgrade to Wi-Fi 6 or 6E. These newer standards support faster speeds, better coverage, and more devices.
- Cabling
Old Cat5 cables? Replace them with Cat6 or Cat6a. Otherwise, you’re limiting your bandwidth before it even reaches your devices.
- Devices
Even your laptops and desktops matter. If they’re running outdated network cards, they won’t take full advantage of fiber.
Real Talk:
Upgrading to fiber is like buying a Ferrari. But if your garage door is too small, you’re not going anywhere fast.
What to do next:
- Run a speed test directly from your modem.
- Audit your internal gear—router, switches, Wi-Fi, cabling.
- Talk to your provider or your outsourced IT support about recommended hardware.
Because when your gear matches your connection, magic happens. Need a network assessment? We can help!
